SoulQuest, the Kickstarter-successful 2D action hack-and-slash from SoulBlade Studio LLC, has released a newly updated demo now live during Steam Next Fest following its feature in Indie Fan Fest. The game puts players in control of Alys as she battles mythic enemies, navigates precision platforming challenges, and rises to confront the gods themselves. Blending fast, expressive combat with a character-driven narrative, SoulQuest continues to build momentum as players dive in

Frostwood Interactive is today thrilled to announce that a new demo for its upcoming investigative, photo-manipulating, psychological horror Shutter Story , is now available to download via Steam , ahead of its participation in Steam Next Fest. Concurrent to the demo drop, the studio has also launched a Kickstarter campaign, for which it is looking to raise $15,000 to fund the final stretch of the game’s development. A haunting and atmospheric new trailer offers a glimpse at

Belgian solodev DascuMaru is thrilled to announce RUIN: Beast City , a new boss-rush action game that is sure to get your blood flowing.   Play as the lone assassin Adama, on his mission to track down a group of elusive immortals, the Lunatics cult. Slash and shoot your way through challenging boss fights against these mysterious foes, while uncovering a world-ending conspiracy and Adama’s own history with this hidden cult. RUIN: Beast City is inspired by 80s anime, such as

In preparation for the upcoming February Steam Next Fest, com8com1 Software's upcoming co-op 2D arcade game  Go! Go! Mister Chickums  now has a demo live on PC (via Steam). Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s. The game can be played either in single-player mode, or in local couch co-op with 2 players simultaneously. Jump and run through 100 lovingly designed screens and collect the stolen eggs before the cloc

Lightbulb Crew have been hard at work crafting their new blood- and strategy-rich game, and now a taster is ready to get into public hands. They will be taking part in Steam Next Fest February 2026 with a demo after a successful series of playtests last year.   Ex Sanguis offers up a world in conflict between the beating blood-red heart of life and the stasis of an encroaching bone-white eternity. With freedom to experiment through procedurally generated levels, the player

Game development studio Far Far Games and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment are excited to announce that Bylina , their upcoming isometric action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, has launched its first playable demo on Steam today. The game will also be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, offering players a hands-on look into a mystical world of ancient legends and heroic challenges. Check out the brand-new Demo Reveal Trailer , showcasing core mechanics, r

Acclaim , the iconic publisher that helped define a generation, and developer Ridiculous Games today announced that the first playable demo of their upcoming rhythm-based dungeon crawler, GRIDbeat! , is now available to download on Steam ahead of Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition. A Nintendo Switch version of the demo will be available on the Switch eShop later this month. ​​​In GRIDbeat! , you assume the role of a hacker who just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most h

Travel through time, catch dinosaurs, and build the most chaotic park in history. Get your first hands-on experience during Steam Next Fest. Solo developer Luke Webster and publisher Armor Games Studios are thrilled to announce Dino Time Raiders , a tongue-in-cheek, time-travelling, park-building strategy incremental game coming to PC via Steam in spring 2026 , with the first playable demo launching February 12 ahead of the game’s appearance in the upcoming Steam Next Fes

Indie developer S-Bend Games is excited to announce their debut game, Freefall ‘95 , a ‘90s-inspired, fast-falling, adrenaline-inducing experience filled with radical combo-creating action. A demo of the game has made its crash landing onto Steam today. Play as the sole survivor of a mid-air disaster plummeting through the first two levels of the game. A Doomed Flight Combine sick tricks, attempt deadly stunts, and collect items, all while dodging various airborne hazards,

Mini Worlds Dioramas, a cozy sandbox building game from developer Paidotribo ,  launched a playable demo today on Steam, inviting players to slow down and create detailed miniature dioramas piece by piece. Published in partnership with indie.io , the demo offers a hands-on introduction to a game built around creativity, atmosphere, and the simple joy of world-building. Unlike traditional building or simulation games, Mini Worlds Dioramas isn’t about achieving objectives, man

Hanover-based studio com8com1 Software has announced that  Go! Go! Mister Chickums  is launching on PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in April 2026, with a demo scheduled to launch on Steam on February 12. Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s. The game can be played either in single-player mode, or in local couch co-op with 2 players simultaneously. Jump and run throu

Manage your own antique shop, cut deals to pay rent, or seal your fate forever Kiwick Studios is excited to announce that their new indie roguelike, ‘Fortune Seller,’ is coming soon to Steam . A demo is available now. Dare to sell countless antique relics to meet your customers’ needs and your landlord’s steep rent prices. Draw from new tarot cards each day for new upgrades and abilities. How long will you be able to earn enough gold, meet ever-increasing rent, and sustain yo

Melbourne-based studio Plot Twist have announced that their murder graphic novel  Ashes  is launching on Steam Early Access in April. Ashes is a visual novel set in Victoria, Australia, that follows Azar Warren, a 16-year-old skater hiding out at her estranged grandfather’s rural compound after witnessing a gruesome murder. Blending graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles, Ashes sees Azar fight not only to keep herself safe but also to reveal dark truths about people sh

Independent studio Howling Hamster Entertainment has released a demo for Sub-Species, its upcoming 2.5D multidirectional action-adventure shooter set beneath Earth’s oceans following a devastating alien outbreak. Available now on PC via Steam, the demo gives players their first hands-on opportunity to experience the game’s distinctive 360° submarine movement, environmental navigation, and steadily building tension. In Sub-Species, players pilot a heavily armed submarine capa

Starting January 15, players can try a free PC demo of Kingdom Loop, an indie strategic roguelike with deckbuilding set in a medieval fantasy world. The game blends elements inspired by titles like Loop Hero with classic turn-based strategy. The full version of Kingdom Loop is planned for release on PC in the first half of 2026, with console versions to follow on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Kingdom Loop is developed by the independent studio RootGam

First public demo of the cheating-heavy poker roguelite is now live - revealed together with a brand-new gameplay video during OTK Games Expo. Hell has officially opened its doors: The Devil’s Due by Norwegian studio Games People Play launches its first public demo on Steam today, alongside a brand-new gameplay video premiering during the OTK Games Expo.   The demo lets players experience the first two layers of Hell, try a selection of cheats and trinkets, and sample the

Solo game developer Jamie Rowan has announced the release of the first playable Steam demo for Lelu , an upcoming monochromatic action-adventure game. Lelu is a cute and bite-sized action-adventure game about a small clockwork toy who gains consciousness ...and the desire for freedom. Players will explore a sprawling, labyrinthian toy factory filled with puzzles, combat and dangers as you search for the way out! Get your gears in motion for a captivating monochromatic adve

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